Vulgar
(adjective)
- Not in good taste, lacking in refinement, coarse, or uncultivated.
- Offensive or indecent in language or behavior.
- Commonplace, ordinary, or of little value.
Origin:
Middle english, from latin vulgaris, from vulgus the common people.
Examples:
- The comedian's vulgar jokes were not well received by the audience.
- The movie's vulgar language and violence earned it an adult rating.
- The party was ruined by the guest's vulgar behavior.
- His vulgar display of wealth was seen as tasteless and crass.
- The vulgarity of the political campaign was a disappointment to many voters.